Thanks for posting this. I beat the Rockets by about 20 yesterday and got no stars even though I know I had a lot of assists and rebounds. Next game after reading this I ran every chance I got and got all 3 stars.

I'm wondering specifically if people find that they are better off spending their money on auctions or packs and which type of pack people are buying. I also want to know if it's better to keep the mediocre silver players I get in domination mode or sell them and buy packs/other players in auction.

I would be willing to move Deron Williams (85 overall, 5 signature skills, 1 year left after this + 1 year option) for a starting quality center, or a package of young players with potential/picks. I have MCW on the bench right now and I would like to give him the starting spot if I can move Williams for a reasonable return.

One thing people sometimes forget about Nolan is that during his playing time the discussion was often about how much better his results could have been if he didn't have such a crazily competitive personality. Pudge Rodriguez has stories about Ryan calling him to the mound and sending him back to tell the batter that a fastball was coming. He was the type of person who preferred the challenge of beating a player at their best, even if it made the game more difficult. His dedication to competition shows in his no-hitters record (seven, three more than the next best).

Maybe above everything else, Nolan was distinguished by his durability and stamina. He pitched deep into games and stayed healthy for the better part of 27 years. His MLB career started at 20 and even into his mid-40s he was collecting MVP votes. I'm sure people could post a million anecdotes like this, but, as far as talent, personality, and career go, I can't imagine there are any real comparisons.